Goalkeeper dilemma & defenders on trial in Lionesses friendlies
Summary
England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will play two friendly matches against China and Ghana. The matches present an opportunity for manager Sarina Wiegman to test new players due to injuries among regular team members.Key Facts
- The Lionesses will play friendly matches against China and Ghana, with the first match at Wembley.
- Sarina Wiegman will experiment with new team line-ups because of injuries to several regular players.
- Chelsea's Hannah Hampton is injured, which gives goalkeeper Khiara Keating a chance to start.
- Sophie Baggaley from Brighton is also considered as a goalkeeper option, though she is uncapped.
- England's defense lacks experience, with key players Leah Williamson and Alex Greenwood injured.
- Arsenal's Lotte Wubben-Moy and Liverpool captain Grace Fisk could see more playing time.
- Manchester United captain Maya le Tissier has performed well and might start in defense.
- Newcomers like Anouk Denton and Taylor Hinds have been called up to fill in the defensive line.
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